The ancient city of Petra, in Jordan, is known for its elaborate rock-cut architecture. In 1985, Petra ______ to the UNESCO World Heritage List, a designation that recognizes its cultural significance and its unique beauty.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The sentence describes a past event that happened in 1985, so a past tense verb is needed. The past tense verb "was added" correctly indicates that Petra was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they don’t use the past tense verb that is needed in this sentence. Choice B uses the simple past tense, but it doesn’t indicate when Petra was added to the list. Choice C uses the present perfect tense, but it doesn’t indicate that the event took place in the past. Choice D uses the past perfect tense, but it suggests that Petra was added to the list at an earlier time than 1985.
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